I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all.

Sport has the power to change the world... Sport can awaken hope where there was previously only despair.

Who could doubt that sport is a crucial window for the propagation of fair play and justice? After all, fair play is a value that is essential to sport.

We must work together to ensure the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunity and power in our society.

Keep your friends close - and your rivals even closer.

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

If you look at those matters, you will come to the conclusion that the attitude of the United States of America is a threat to world peace.